--- title: "Design only; Design, Fabricate and Install of a Pilot scale Educational Distillation Column" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ad3e70d5-33cb-4863-9d1f-7e9d519fa3eb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ad3e70d5-33cb-4863-9d1f-7e9d519fa3eb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ad3e70d5-33cb-4863-9d1f-7e9d519fa3eb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ad3e70d5-33cb-4863-9d1f-7e9d519fa3eb.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LANCASTER UNIVERSITY" published: "2022-09-27" --- # Design only; Design, Fabricate and Install of a Pilot scale Educational Distillation Column Buyer: LANCASTER UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ad3e70d5-33cb-4863-9d1f-7e9d519fa3eb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ad3e70d5-33cb-4863-9d1f-7e9d519fa3eb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ad3e70d5-33cb-4863-9d1f-7e9d519fa3eb.json) ## Summary The Lancaster University is conducting a tender process for the design, fabrication, and installation of a pilot-scale educational distillation column. This opportunity falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement stage is currently at the tender stage, with a tender period ending on October 24, 2022. The contract period ranges from December 6, 2022, to December 5, 2024. The project is located at the Bailrigg Campus, Lancaster, United Kingdom, with a contract value of £250,000 GBP. This tender by Lancaster University offers opportunities for businesses specialising in design, fabrication, and installation of distillation equipment suitable for educational purposes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in the laboratory equipment industry are well-suited to compete for this contract. Businesses interested in contributing to educational programs through the provision of specialized equipment and services should consider engaging with this tender to support their growth and development strategies. ## Notice The University is inviting tenders on the terms set out in this ITT for the design, supply, delivery and installation of a Distillation Column Design. Options for tendering: Option 1 Design only (Technical documentation to support a tendering process for a detailed design, fabricate, erect and commission contract to be managed by Lancaster University) Option 2 Sub-contracted Fabrication and Installation (Installation of a complete rig. All stages delivered and or managed for Lancaster University) Option 3 Design plus In-house Manufacturing. Where capability exists within a single operating organisation (Installation of a complete rig. All stages delivered for Lancaster University) Please confirm which bidding option your submission will be against, we are happy to receive submissions on more than one option, clearly indicate in your return. The University invites tenders for the Design only or the Design, Fabricate and Install of an adaptable pilot scale distillation column for educational purposes. The rig will comprise the distillation column itself plus the reboiler and reflux condenser with their associated heat sources and sinks, the feed and product reservoirs, the control system and any safety/environmental protection equipment. The column will be designed to facilitate the selection of the feed tray from a range of alternatives and the selection of the reflux return tray in a similar manner. The objective of the equipment is to provide students with experience of operating large-scale equipment. Operation of the rig will be integrated into both under and post graduate teaching programmes. In the former case students will design configurations for the distillation column against a range of suitable targets. Subsequently they will configure and operate the column to evaluate the performance of their designs. In the latter case they will examine the performance of the equipment in response to different control strategies. The rig is to be installed in the "New" Engineering Building (Engineering 2) currently under construction on the Bailrigg Campus, Lancaster, LA1 4YW. Lancaster University reserves the right not to award a contract following this tender, nor does it bind itself to accept the lowest price or any quotation. The contract awarded shall not be split in multiple suppliers to fulfil the options. Additional information: This tender is being conducted electronically using the Lancaster University e-tendering system which can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/ To receive documents new users must first register and obtain log in details. Existing users should log in to the web site and express interest. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae682515-0f36-40a1-a7cb-6d17813e12fe | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Sep 2022 | | Submission deadline | 24 Oct 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 Dec 2022 - 5 Dec 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £250,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LANCASTER UNIVERSITY | | Locality | LANCASTER | | Post town | Lancaster | | Postcode | LA1 4YR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire | | ITL 3 | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre | | Local authority | Lancaster | | Electoral ward | University | | Westminster constituency | Lancaster and Wyre | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ## Release History - 27 Sep 2022 at 09:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae682515-0f36-40a1-a7cb-6d17813e12fe ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae682515-0f36-40a1-a7cb-6d17813e12fe 27th September 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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